Origin
West Jordan, UT
Evening in West Jordan on Thursday
Local time
7:17 PM
MDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Jordan, UT to Silver Summit, UT
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Jordan, UT
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Silver Summit, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Silver Summit, UT covers 34.5 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, Redwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.6 miles on Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 34.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 17.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 68 / Redwood Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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SR 68 / Redwood Road
Turn left onto SR 68 / Redwood Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 215 East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 215 East
8
14.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
8
32.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
8
33.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from West Jordan, UT to Silver Summit, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Cheyenne along the way.
Cheyenne
14.5 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Belt Route | 11.8 mi | 12m |
| Redwood Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Silver Creek Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Echo Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 7800 South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
— 17.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Jordan, UT and Silver Summit, UT.
1
Start on SR 48
86 ft
·
9 sec
·
7800 South
2
Turn left onto SR 68
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Redwood Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 68
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Redwood Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 215 East
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 215
12 mi
·
12 min
·
Belt Route
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 2
Toward I 80 East: Park City, Cheyenne
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
8
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 146
Toward US 40 East: Heber City, Vernal
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward US 40: Silver Creek Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Silver Creek Road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
12
At end of road, turn right
131 ft
·
4 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork onto Silver Creek Road
404 ft
·
13 sec
·
Silver Creek Road
14
Turn right onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkway Drive
15
Turn left onto Echo Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Echo Lane
16
Turn slight left
410 ft
·
30 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.47 one way
$10.93 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| premium | $4.53 | $6.15 | $12.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Silver Summit, UT
Evening in Silver Summit on Thursday
Local time
7:17 PM
MDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from West Jordan, UT to Silver Summit, UT covers 34.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway, Belt Route, Redwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from West Jordan, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.47 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 68 / Redwood Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 14.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from West Jordan, UT to Silver Summit, UT, road signs begin pointing toward Cheyenne along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Timpanogos Cave National Monument.
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